Coptic · 7th century

Flag of EgyptMedieval ArtMiscellaneous-Stone7th century

Artwork Details

TitleOstrakon
MediumLimestone with ink inscription
Dimensions6 5/16 x 3 3/4 in. (16 x 9.6 cm)
ClassificationMiscellaneous-Stone
DepartmentMedieval Art
Date7th century
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1912
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

CultureCoptic
Date Range600 – 700

Provenance

CountryByzantine Egypt

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600Ostrakon with a Homily by Athanasius
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580–640Ostrakon with a Letter
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580–640Ostrakon with a Homily
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 474479